People & Culture Generalist

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The People & Culture (P&C) Generalist provides day-to-day support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding POC, offboarding, compliance, employee experience, and process improvement initiatives. This role assists in the implementation and administration of P&C policies, programs, and initiatives to meet the needs of the organization and its employees. In this position, the People & Culture Generalist will use their HR functional expertise to align critical HR principles with business objectives across the various enterprise locations it supports. Position Responsibilities Provide general P&C support to employees and managers, including responding to inquiries, addressing employee concerns, and providing guidance and interpretation on P&C policies and procedures. Serve as a first point of contact for employment-related inquiries from employees and managers, escalating complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate P&C staff. Assist employees with day-to-day P&C inquiries; partner with internal Centers of Excellence (e.g., Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Talent Acquisition) to ensure questions are answered thoroughly and in a timely manner, with full follow-through and closure. Run daily P&C functions, including onboarding new employees, administering benefits and leave processes, and ensuring consistent enforcement of company policies and practices. Perform administrative P&C processes in Workday to support the full employee lifecycle, including new hires, promotions, separations, work location changes, and other employee data changes. Open business needed requisitions within the Recruiting tool and monitor progress with the Talent Acquisition team. Manage and/or support the employee separation and exit process, including scheduling and conducting exit meetings, processing separations in Workday, completing separation paperwork, and ensuring proper documentation. Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR files, records, and documentation in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. Support efforts to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices and support the review and updating of policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance. Maintain current knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies, and apply this knowledge to P&C practices and recommendations. Manage and/or support the implementation of approved P&C and business strategies, programs, and process improvement initiatives, including large, company-wide program implementations as assigned. Identify opportunities to improve P&C processes and systems and help develop and implement solutions that enhance efficiency, employee experience, and data integrity. Reinforce AV company values and promote positive employee experience. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and P&C team members to support organizational goals and ensure alignment of HR practices with business objectives. Perform other duties as assigned to support the P&C function within the organization. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) The position is an in-person role and will be located in Huntsville, AL. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 2+ years of related experience working in Human Resources. Knowledge and understanding of key HR functional areas, including onboarding, offboarding, performance management, compensation, and benefits. Current understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Microsoft operating systems. Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, HRIS and talent management systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and “think on one’s feet” in high-pressure situations. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities successfully. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and maintain strict confidentiality. Highly collaborative style with the ability to work effectively across multiple functional areas and levels to represent the P&C team. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Prior HRIS experience (Workday preferred). Experience with multiple large, company-wide program implementations, to include mergers and acquisitions. Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently across functions and multiple levels of an organization. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties. Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives. Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products. Commitment to learning from mistakes and continuously improving performance of oneself, others, and the company. Strong team orientation and focus on putting the success of the team above one’s own interests. Physical Demands Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent) Special Requirements U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required. Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $64,500 - $98,250 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information